"What for ?" "Well, you know he's been pretty civil since he came, and he's backed us up in that row about Bickers, you know.

We thought we'd get him a ring, you know.

He's spoons on my sister Daisy, and Dig and I thought it would fetch him if we stuck `Chuckey'-- that's the pet name he calls her--on it.

Don't you think it would be a good dodge?
He'd be sure to be pleased if he saw your name on the list of subscribers, Felgate." "I'm certain of that," said Felgate, laughing, "and if only I'd got any tin I'd be delighted.

By the way, I fancy I did see a sixpence kicking about somewhere." "Thanks, awfully.